Farfugium japonicum (Compositae) Evergreen perennial

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Farfugium japonicum
Evergreen perennial
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The Farfugium japonicum plant species is found in E. Asia - C. and S. Japan. It is a member of the Compositae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Ligularia kaempferi. (DC.)Sieb.&Zucc. L. tussilaginea. (Burm.)Makino. Senecio kaempferi. DC. Tussilago japonica.

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Latin Name:  Farfugium japonicum
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (L.)Kitam.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Near sea shores[58]. In the long grass of streamside meadows[200].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring.

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